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Air pollution in China: Poor people likely to be worst off

March 1, 2017 in Health

Researchers expect that the rural population and poor migrants in cities will be the hardest hit when it comes to air pollution exposure.

Immigrants help Norwegian companies to think differently

February 28, 2017 in Society & Culture

Companies that hire immigrants have more international partnerships and are more innovative, according to researcher.

Eight a day is clearly best for your heart

February 27, 2017 in Health

You’ve heard it a thousand times, that little catchphrase with the magic number encouraging you to eat “five a day” of fruits and vegetables for better health. But it turns out that the real magic number is eight, according to a new comprehensive study,

Reproductive health causes tension in South Sudan

February 25, 2017 in Health

South Sudanese women find themselves in the middle of a tug-of-war between traditional and modern views on their reproductive health.

This sensor detects when you need a glass of water

February 24, 2017 in Technology

A newly developed micro-sensor can detect dehydration, and can alert the user. In particular, this aid can be extremely useful in the care of the elderly.

Professor knows who will win the Iron Throne

February 22, 2017 in Society & Culture

Spoiler alert! This Professor thinks that he can predict who will win the Iron Throne. Just so long as the author, George R. R. Martin, has read Max Weber's economic theory.

Researcher discovered her pacemaker is hackable

February 20, 2017 in Technology

A Norwegian researcher in cybersecurity, discovered that her heart is being regulated by a pacemaker which can be hacked.

Online weigh-loss groups provide support and comfort

February 20, 2017 in Health

Online weight loss forums protect participants from public fat shaming, and offer them a place to speak out without being confronted by normal-weight individuals, medical science or the authorities.

Why Norwegian soldiers didn't approve of 'Meat free Monday'

February 18, 2017 in Health

In an effort to be environmentally responsible and to eat healthier, the Norwegian army decided to introduce a meat free day every week. But the soldiers were not impressed.

How grandparents fit into modern family life

February 15, 2017 in Society & Culture

Parents and adult children live close to one another, stay in close contact and help each other. However, children mean more to parents than the other way around.

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800-year-old well casts new light on medieval murder

May 24, 2017 in Society & Culture

How did a young woman come to be buried on unconsecrated ground almost 1,000 years ago? A new archaeological discovery could cast light over the story.

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